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Election Facts and Figures

Updated June 15, 1996 8:51 p.m. ET

A look at Russia's presidential election Sunday: PRESIDENT: Is head of state and commander-in-chief, holds codes for Russia's nuclear weapons, may introduce legislation. Must suspend or cancel political party affiliation while in office. May serve two consecutive four-year terms. Must be a Russian citizen at least 35 years old and full-time resident in Russia for at least 10 years. VOTING: About 106 million people are registered. Voting age is 18. Some 93,500 polling stations across 11 time zones will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time. Each voter gets a one-page ballot listing the 10 candidates. WINNING: One...